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NAMM Musikmesse Russia and Prolight + Sound NAMM Russia's 2014 edition will now be held September 18-21 and September 18-20, 2014 respectively and in a new, modern venue, the IEC…
The ChordBuddy Guitar Learning System, has earned the Parent Tested Parent Approved (PTPA) Seal of Approval. PTPA Media has North America’s largest volunteer parent testing community, with more than 60,000 parents and was rated the…
With new positions in the south plant and the equipment in place Musser is settling in well to its new home at the Conn-Selmer Elkhart Campus. Full production began this…
Hedge fund billionaire John Paulson really wants Steinway. While just this past December Steinway stock was selling at $20 a share, he is now paying $40.A bidding war was sparked…
Fishman has appointed Bill Norton as VP of Retail Sales. Formerly a professional musician with an extensive background in global distribution and sales, Norton brings a wealth of experience to…
In a surprise move, billionaire John Paulson looks set to take the keys of Steinway Musical Instruments. Private equity firm Kohlberg & Co., which had made an offer on the…
As reported in MMR, on July 1 Steinway Musical Instruments agreed to an acquisition by private equity firm, Kohlberg & Co. The deal was for a reported $438 million and…
Just a few months since the late-May unionization of the Manhattan Guitar Center retail outlet, employees at a Guitar Center store in Chicago have now voted to form the company's…
Glenn Clutter has rejoined the sales team at Young Chang North America. He will be representing Young Chang, Weber, Albert Weber and Kurzweil pianos in the Southeastern United States - including…
Seiler Pianos, European maker of pianos and grands since 1849, officially launched its new marketing strategy for the North American market during its recent dealer meeting in Nashville, Tenn. The two-day…
[caption id="attachment_48069" align="alignleft"]VOX Tone Garage Tube/Analog Pedals[/caption]The Tone Garage Series is comprised of five effects units that feature all-analog circuitry. The Flat 4 Boost, the V8 Distortion, and the Straight…
[caption id="attachment_48067" align="alignleft"]Yamaha Custom Z Sax Anniversary Redesign[/caption]The new Custom Z alto and tenor saxophones are targeted towards school-aged, collegiate, and professional saxophonists who play in a solo or ensemble…
